CLEARLAKE – The first meeting of a local volunteer group forming to address algae issues will take place later this month.

The first algae volunteer committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at Main Street Bar & Grill, 14084 Lakeshore Dr., Clearlake.

Clearlake City Council member Joyce Overton said 15 people have signed up to take part so far, which she said is a great start.

Anyone is interested in joining the group or attending is asked to call Overton at 707-350-2898 or Dian Gibson at 707-994-6642.